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Self-Inflicted Intraoral Hematoma in a Cardiac Patient Receiving Oral Anticoagulant Therapy- A Case Report
Intraoral hematoma secondary to systemic
anticoagulant therapy is rare, but it is a potentially fatal
condition requiring immediate medical management.
Case report: Here we report a case of self-inflicted
hematoma in the anterior maxillary gingival region in a
65year old female cardiac patient who was on systemic
anticoagulant therapy with a poor periodontal
condition, manifesting as a periodontal swelling for a
period of one week. Oral anticoagulant therapy is
considerably imperative to prevent thromboembolic
complications in various medical conditions, in such
patients there are chances for spontaneous bleeding or
hematoma by means of minor trauma due to sharp
teeth or dental prosthesis in the mouth leading to life
threatening complications such as partial or complete
airway blockage. Therefore,directives about possible
bleeding complications secondary to anticoagulant
drugs in the oral cavity and the importance of
maintaining oral health hygiene are necessary for the
patient